Welcome
There has been a church presence in Holbrooks since the early decades of the 20th century, when housing began to be built for people working in local industry.
The Church of Saint Luke was constructed in 1939 and, like the people of its parish, suffered the effects of the Second World War and its aftermath. The bomb damage was, however, made good and the church restored, a symbol of reconciliation and of God’s enduring presence among his people.
Over the years our area has seen many changes, and Saint Luke’s remains at the heart of the community as a reminder of God’s presence in our world and of his love alive and active in our neighbourhood.
We hope you will find the information on this website useful. It will let you know who we are, where we are, and what we are trying to achieve in God’s name in our parish.
Mass Times
SUNDAY
17.00 Vigil Mass (Saturday)
08.00 Low Mass
10.00 Parish Mass
TUESDAY
& WEDNESDAY
19.00
THURSDAY
09.45
FRIDAY
12.00
SATURDAY
09.30
Shrove Tuesday at St Luke's Church, Holbrooks: Confessions from 07.00-07.30 | 11.30-12.00 | 18.15-18.45 | or by appointment. The Mass at 19.00 will be offered for our departed friend and sister in Christ, Celia Roberts. With the blessing of her family, the parish party, from 19.30, will go ahead as planned, and will be a celebration of Celia's life. The Mass readings are available at rb.gy/yprfim. ... See MoreSee Less
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Dear friends,
With great sadness we share with you the news that our dear friend and sister in Christ, Celia Roberts, died this morning, strengthened by the rites of the Church. Celia was able to receive absolution, holy unction, final communion, and the assurance of our prayers for her. She died peacefully moments later, whereupon we commended her to God’s keeping. Even in her final struggle she was able to converse and laugh, and remained steadfast in faith. At the foot of her bed was an image of Our Lady of Holbrooks, whom she loved dearly, and who had such a profound influence on every aspect of her life.
Celia, in turn, had an unmistakable influence on us, her church family, and this will now be felt more keenly still in her absence. We are a family united in grief, but also in the expectation of the resurrection of the dead, which Celia professed to the end; and filled with thanksgiving for her life. We extend our deepest condolences and love to her children – Jenny, Tony and Dave – and assure them of our prayers and support, now and in the months to come.
The Mass at 7 o’clock tomorrow evening will be offered for Celia. With the blessing of her family, the parish party will then go ahead as planned, and will be a celebration of Celia’s life; we are certain that this is what she – who often observed that life goes on – would have wished, indeed, demanded!
May Celia rest in peace, and may Our Lady of Holbrooks and Saint Luke pray for her.
With our love and prayers,
Father Simon & Deacon Sarah ... See MoreSee Less
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In Lent, which begins on Wednesday, an emphasis is placed on reading and studying scripture. We once again encourage the reading of Saint John's Gospel: daily readings are available on the church website at holbrookschurch.co.uk/reading-john. The reading schedule, which contains QR codes, can be found at rb.gy/25c3jt. The focus of this year's Lent Bible Study Course is 'Peace be with you', the words spoken by the Risen Christ to his disbelieving disciples. Begins Wednesday, 25th February after the 19.00 Mass. ... See MoreSee Less
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